Emotional Intelligence in Recovery
Emotional intelligence – we all know what emotions are, but most of us probably aren’t familiar with how it pertains to intelligence. Emotional intelligence varies from person to person, but the great thing is, the more you practice it, the stronger it becomes. At Multi Concept Recovery, there are two unique tracks for treating addiction […]
Mindfulness Meditation: Five Tips To Help You Get Started
Every day, countless families across the country are impacted by substance abuse and alcoholism. For years, the resources that were available to help people suffering from addiction and substance abuse were limited. Now, thanks to more research and shifting attitudes, there is an abundance of resources available to help those in need. One great option […]
How To Make It Through The Holidays Sober
Holidays are hard Sobriety is hard enough during regular times. Holidays are much harder, because of many reasons. For many people, holidays are a reminder of mistakes they’ve made and relationships that are beyond repair. For others, holidays bring back memories of happier times when things seemed simpler. To make it worse, the holidays are […]
The Benefits of Having Good Emotional Intelligence in Sobriety
For those who are yet unfamiliar, the concept of emotional intelligence describes the capacity we have to identify, employ, understand, and control our emotions in the most positive way possible. Ideally, we should all be striving for a high level of emotional intelligence as this allows us to easily overcome conflicts, communicate more effectively, empathize […]
Why Los Angeles is a Great Place to Recover
Making a change in your life, like admitting you need help to cut drugs and alcohol out and live healthier, is a big step. If you think you are ready to take this on, the first thing you’ll need to do is decide where you will seek addiction treatment and live your life once you’re […]
How to Practice Self-Love in Recovery
It is reported that more than one in seven Americans ages twelve and older currently suffer from substance abuse, which amounts to at least forty million citizens. Addiction and substance abuse disorders have officially surpassed rates of heart conditions, cancer, and diabetes. Rates of mental illness vary wildly but it is very common for addicts […]
How to Survive the Holidays Sober (and Have Fun!)
With so many parties and celebrations, the holidays can be a particularly difficult time of year for those trying to stay sober. Temptation may be high, but you can always take preventative measures to make sober holidays even more enjoyable than they would’ve been had you never gotten clean. The key is to plan to […]
14 Ways to Incorporate Self-Love Into Your Daily Life
In honor of Valentine’s Day from February 1st through the 14th M.C.R. will be posting 14 ways to incorporate ‘Self-Love’ in your daily life. Valentine’s Day puts the emphasis on love for someone special in your life. But did you ever think that YOU are someone special in your life? Why not make this day […]
Staying Sober During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a very challenging time for recovering addicts and alcoholics. Endless social events, shopping, expectations from friends and family, and memories of drug and alcohol use during this time are all stressors that can trigger a relapse. While stressful for most, the holiday season doesn’t have to be at odds with […]
